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Ryan
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 10:07am |
I saw this blog post from Trip Jennings this morning. I'm sending an email later today. http://broadbandsports.com/athletesVoice/epicocity/2007/06/save-skookumchuck.php
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 10:21am |
Also check out
http://www.effort.tv/blog.htm.
It has some of the same info about saving the environment as well as an awesome video of Chris Gragtmans, Spencer Cooke, and others going off at Skook.
Sent my email yesterday, let us hope that the logging does not happen.
Edited by kayaktheworld - 04 Jun 2007 at 10:32am
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 11:21am |
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Here is the full text looks like a letter was written from the Citizens of Egmont.
Save Skookumchuck!
The
Skookumchuck Narrows is under attack from logging companies that want
to clear cut not just the land across the narrows, but also the forest
surrounding the trail and camping areas.
- Copied From Email -
The
village of Egmont, BC, is asking for the help of all kayakers who have
ridden (or aspire to ride) the waves of the Skookumchuck Rapids. We
have learned that a logging company has acquired the logging license in
this area. The logging plans involve three huge clear cuts on the local
watershed with one that extends right to the Skookumchuck Trail within
the Provincial Park. Also, there is a planned cutblock that would mow
down the trees along Egmont Road from Highway 101 to North Lake; a huge
cutblock off of Maple Road; and another cutblock on the watershed at
the north end of Ruby Lake. As well, the company plans to log Sechelt
Nation Reserve lands just inside the Sechelt Inlet just past the rapids.
The
residents of Egmont asked if the logging company would take a
sustainable logging approach but they said no and so the area's
residents have said no to the logging company. We now ask for your
support to keep the logging out of this area. We ask that you email the
forestry rep before a June 6th deadline at
cam_forrester@dccnet.com
and copy that email to us at skookumnarrows@yahoo.ca
Please address your email to:
Cam Forrester, R.P.F., Consulting Forester
6231 Sunshine Coast Highway, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A7
Tel: 604-885-7142, Fax: 604-885-7112
Email: cam_forrester@dccnet.com
We will be posting all information about this proposed logging and our efforts to stop it on our blog at
www.saveourwatershed.com. We look forward to your support.
Sincerely,
Friends of Egmont
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 12:01pm |
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My email.
This is an email to
let the above party know that proposals to start timber harvesting around the
Skookumchuck narrows on additional properties is completely opposed by myself
and the community I organize. We have over 4800 members who are ready to
financially contribute in a effort to save these resources. Legalities aside
this area of geography has already been ravaged by local land & resource
developers. The current operation on the east side of the Skookumchuck narrows
has already devastated a pristine area of wildlife far removed from human
interaction. Any further development would not only place at risk this local
ecosystem, it would also change a Globally unique location that is
un-replaceable by man kind. Before any development of these resources begins, I
will participate in a provincial hearing to suggest that the development of
Amazonian Rain Forests, the Hoh Rain Forest in WA, and other national treasures
should be considered less devastating than this location. This is simply because
of the unique nature of the environment you are planning on affecting. Devouring
the ecosystem of a Globally Unique location such as the Skookumchuck Narrows
would be un-reversible and would also pave the way for the destruction of many
other last remaining resources in our world.
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 2:10pm |
Originally posted by dave![]("http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/smileys/smiley19.gif") couldnt have said it better myself.
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 6:55pm |
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What is going on up north? It seems like the whole place is being destroyed from coast to coast.....
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 7:00pm |
My last email to Anita: Anita,
Thanks. I am glad that we have people working in
and for this area. I can not place enough emphasis on the impact this location
has made in my life. I personally find this whole battle very ironic. To me the
Skook has always represented a place of power, a location where we can observe
the amazing forces that move silently and unseen through our world. I find it
Sad but also exciting that this unique location has no power over its future.
Ironicly those who have submitted to and gazed at the force of the
Skookumchuck Narrows are now those with the Power to protect it.
I count myself as one of the many determined people
that will do what ever it takes to protect this area. I will stay up to date on
this issue and would appreciate it if you would be willing to add me to the
email list for updates. Below are a few links to online communities that I will
be making updates at regarding this issue.
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Posted: 04 Jun 2007 at 7:38pm |
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This is disturbing!
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I would never dream of skipping work to boat!
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Posted: 05 Jun 2007 at 10:33am |
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Sent mine:
I was recently made aware of the planned logging operation near Egmont, BC and the Skookumchuck Rapids. Given the unique nature of this area, the recreational and tourist opportunities near Egmont, and the potential environmental and financial impacts of the operation, I am greatly concerned about the logging company's refusal to take a sustainable approach. I urge you to consider the massive impacts this operation will have on a globally unique location, and the effect this will have not only locally, but on communities worldwide that have an interest in the area.
I sincerely hope you consider these concerns, along with those of other interested and affected parties.
Remember everyone, one more day to get your voice heard.
Edited by Yotes - 05 Jun 2007 at 10:34am
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Posted: 05 Jun 2007 at 11:13am |
OK Read Slowly.... This was what Skook looked Like years ago!
![]("http://www.ravagedegmont.com/gallery/albums/Pre-Malloch-Logging/earlier_days.jpg") And amazing sight I am sure.... Wish I could have seen it!![]("http://www.ravagedegmont.com/gallery/albums/Pre-Malloch-Logging/premalloch005.jpg") This is the Skook I have always known
![]("http://www.ravagedegmont.com/gallery/albums/Current-Cutting/10mar04_1276.jpg")
It is still amazing but quite different huh?
![]("http://www.ravagedegmont.com/gallery/albums/Final-Cuttings/DSCN2495.jpg") Lets Go Everyone that Reads this needs to send an EMAIL TODAY![]("http://www.ravagedegmont.com/gallery/albums/Final-Cuttings/DSCN2500.sized.jpg") Were Talking about SKOOK HERE
![]("http://www.ravagedegmont.com/gallery/albums/Final-Cuttings/F1000016.jpg")
This is GLOBALLY UNIQUE FEATURE AND LOCATION... Now Imagine it in 5 Years at this rate....
![]("/uploads/bin/2/useruploads/29/1544tn600.jpg")
What was skook could look like this
![]("/uploads/bin/2/useruploads/29/1543tn600.jpg")
How can we let that Happen... Write NOW!!!
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Posted: 05 Jun 2007 at 3:44pm |
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Suck city !!
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There's no such word as can't!so stop making excuses!!!!
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